Abeokuta Golf Club to mark sixth anniversary of Amosun's administration

By Wole Elegbede

Abeokuta Golf Club is planning an amateur golf competition to celebrate the sixth year anniversary of Senator Ibikunle administration in Ogun State.

A report in punchng.com, the online site of The Punch newspaper, quoted the President of the Club, Venerable Olukunmi Adekunle, as saying: "The competition is an avenue to support the governor and showcase his achievements in the physical, industrial and recreational development of the state".

He called on the government to establish a Golf Academy in the state, adding that such academy would help to curb drug abuse, cultism, insurgency, militancy and kidnapping in the state.

Stated he: "When the government encourages golf, the nation becomes well-positioned for progress and development... it is our desire to establish a golf academy for youths and promote the sport for health for all".

He also urge government to include golf in its budgetary allocation and encourage the sport in extra curricular activities of primary and secondary schools in the state.